A panelled oak chest or coffer, probably first half 17th century, the front incorporating twin Romayne panels, 60cm high, 115cm wide, 52cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire For a closely related example of chest incorporating romayne panels see, Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture The British Tradition, Antique Collectors Club, 1979, page 426, figure 4:27. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use, Old splits and chips, some old repairs, some old losses. There is an old ring mark/ water mark to the central panel of the lid. To the 'Romayne' profile portraits there are remnants of what appear to be the original paint. An interesting and relatively rare feature. Each exterior side panel also with a central painted decorative motif that would appear possibly to be original. There is a very good and even depth of patina and colour throughout. The hinges are replacements but are hand forged and appear 18th or early 19th century. There are two later pieces of timber screwed to the underside of the lid to secure old splits/ breaks. One rear foot with spliced repair. The interior with later pinned lining. Please refer to the images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer